Today is my life mate’s special day. It is her birthday. Today is all of hers and she gets to do anything she wishes. Being the special girl, she is, she chose to spend the day with me! We lounged around, played cards, read and listen to music. Not real exciting but we have learned that being together, enjoying each other’s company, is such a treat. I am so lucky to have Mary Margaret as my best friend, lover, wife, and mother of our children. It just does not get any better than that!

She also called and talked to each of our kids. That too, is a very special treat. Here we are in the Caribbean and talking to each of our kids and our grandkids while on our boat. Technology is great when it works!

As my treat to the birthday girl, I washed the dishes all day and made Mary Margaret the dinner she requested. I had offered to take her out to dinner but she enjoys our cooking more than eating out. Thus, we had a couple of cuts of the tenderloin beef we bought in Barbados, these huge potatoes and a colorful salad I threw together with her homemade blue cheese dressing. It was topped off with a chocolate frosted yellow cake with chocolate bits. Mary Margaret made the birthday cake herself as she wanted it to be perfect. Can’t say that I blame her… as it was delicious!